Bennie Lee Morris' life journey began on November 13, 1944 in Sondheimer, Louisiana to the proud parents of Freeman and Alean Neal Morris (both preceded him in death). He is also preceded in death by three brothers; J. D. Bonnie, Freeman Morris Jr, and Curtis Lee Morris.
Bennie attended Lake Providence High School, participated in softball which was his passion. Upon graduation he worked at the Sondheimer Sawmill. He attended church in Sondheimer, Louisiana where he accepted the Lord as his personal Savior and would go on to attend Tri City Southern Baptist Church in West Covina, California where he was baptized by Pastor Paul Hughes. He met and married the love of his life and his soulmate, Elizabeth Hargrove Morris (Liz), and they moved to Los Angeles, California. Together they reared four children, three girls and one boy. He attended truck driving school and upon graduation, he drove trucks locally in the Los Angeles area. Bennie was an extremely hard worker, sometimes holding two jobs. He was dedicated to taking care of his family and gave his time and energy to anyone in need, especially to the Hargrove Family.
He retired from Tulip Corporation where he was a lead supervisor, and adjusted well to retirement by traveling. Bennie especially loved traveling by vehicle to family reunions, Canada, New York, and other interesting places throughout the United States.
Bennie leaves to mourn his death, but celebrate his life, his beloved wife, Elizabeth Morris (Liz) of La Puente, California; one son, Michael Hargrove Sr. of Inglewood, California, three daughters; Dorothy Levy (Brian) of Las Vegas, Nevada; Phyllis Hargrove-Riley of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Angela Jones (Eric – deceased) of Las Vegas, Nevada. Seven grandchildren, Joseph Henderson (Courtney), Brian Levy Jr. (Stephanie), Janay Levy (Lamont), Michael Hargrove Jr., Zari Riley, Erica Jones and Eric Jones. Seven great grandchildren, Abriana Henderson, Jaylin Henderson, Jordin Henderson, Autumn Henderson, Derrick Ross, Erasia Jones and Eric James Jones. One sister, Brenda Faye Morris of Houston, Texas, and three brothers, Robert Lee Morris (Penny) of Blythebille, Arkansas, Donnie Ray Morris (Ann) of Wichita, Kansas, Ricky Lee Morris of Sondheimer, Louisiana. One son-in-law, seven sister-in-laws and six brother-in-laws. He also leaves many souls whose hearts are hurting, including cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, bonus children and grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
A visitation for Bennie will be held Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Palm Cheyenne Mortuary, 7400 West Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89129. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 7400 West Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89129. A reception will occur Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 7400 West Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89129.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmcheyenne.com for the Morris family.
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